Fraudsters Pose as Officials, Dupe Udupi Man Out of Rs 22 Lakh

In a shocking incident in Udupi, a resident was duped out of Rs 22 lakh by two men who posed as officials. They demanded payments for alleged land and office approvals, swindling the victim into transferring the money via a fake bank account.

According to local police, the fraudsters used doctored documents and fabricated call records to create an aura of legitimacy. The victim, unaware of the deceit, complied with the requests and now seeks restitution.

The case highlights the growing prevalence of targeted scams in the region, prompting law enforcement to intensify vigilance and public awareness campaigns. Source: Google News – Udupi.